On the trail of the animal world in the Famenne Museum

Deer, shell, pigeon, dog, sheep … The Famenne Museum looks like a zoo. But the inhabitants are sometimes well hidden!

Open your eyes and follow their trail through the museum. At the end of your treasure hunt you have the chance to win a gift voucher of € 50 valid in the toy store “La boîte à malices” in Marche-en-Famenne.

Game research for children up to 10 years old.
Price: the price of your entry to the museum – free for children under 6 years old and 2 € for older children.

A journey in time in the Famenne museum!

Thanks to the free available tablets you can explore the museum and immerse yourself in the world of the Merovingians, the Master of Waha, the medieval city … Your task: search your notebook for clues to solve the mystery and to find the missing object!

Famenne & Art Museum (FAM)

Such a picturesque region deserves an initiation; the Famenne Museum takes care of it.

In a magnificent 18th century residence, immerse yourself in the early Middle Ages thanks to a remarkable collection of Merovingian and Carolingian objects, discover the expressive deformations, the tasty details, and the audacity of the sculptures of the Master of Waha. Ans be impressed by the beauty of a walled city …

Test our track with many videos using a digital tablet, available at the reception.

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Experience the local history by discovering the used objects and the jewels worn by the distant residents of our region. Approach the world of Gothic sculpture by the Master of Waha and his subtle emotion. Follow in the footsteps of 17th-century pilgrims to the Monument site and feel the mysterious shrine vibrate. Explore the history of the city of Marche through fires, epidemics, visits of prestigious characters …
The Famenne Museum offers teachers an excellent addition to school theory, in French, Dutch or English.

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Are you in a group? The Famenne Museum is open all year round to allow you an individual or guided visit. The guide will reveal the richness of the collections, from archeology to modern art. Tours are by appointment from 8 people, in French or in Dutch, for a duration of approximately 1h30.
Contact the museum directly for further information.

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